CALIBER FOR MULTISPECIES HUNT

19 January 2016, 07:48

I recently sold my app and have more time than I know what to do with, so I booked a multi-species, multi-continent hunt. I'd like to buy just one rifle in a caliber that will work for everything on my list and anything else that I see along the way that can be shot.

Some things to consider:

I'm only five feet tall and not very strong.

I can't see very well, so I may need a scope or something.

I will buy off the shelf ammo cuz I'm likely to blow myself up if I try to load my own.

I'm allergic to leather, wood, and synthetic oil.

I could hire a guy to carry my gun if advisable.

Thanks for the advice.

19 January 2016, 07:51

Opus1

I think you're a perfect candidate for a 450 Rigby or 470 Nitro.

19 January 2016, 09:02

2kuduhunter

.505

19 January 2016, 09:16

Deon

.416

19 January 2016, 09:16

Idaho Sharpshooter

A compound bow and carbon fiber arrows.

Seriously, a 416 Rigby. And when you have it fitted, make sure they put a recoil reducer in the butt stock.

19 January 2016, 16:00

416Tanzan

quote:
Originally posted by DOPPELGANGSTER:
I recently sold my app and have more time than I know what to do with, so I booked a multi-species, multi-continent hunt. I'd like to buy just one rifle in a caliber that will work for everything on my list and anything else that I see along the way that can be shot.

Some things to consider:

I'm only five feet tall and not very strong.

I can't see very well, so I may need a scope or something.

I will buy off the shelf ammo cuz I'm likely to blow myself up if I try to load my own.

I'm allergic to leather, wood, and synthetic oil.

I could hire a guy to carry my gun if advisable.

Thanks for the advice.

Even easier, a 416 Ruger. 416Rigbys are most useful for handloaders.

400 grain bullets for dangerous game, 300 or 350 grain for non-dangerous.

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19 January 2016, 16:04

jeffeosso

19 January 2016, 17:23

p dog shooter

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19 January 2016, 17:56

Biebs

I have a 375 RUM available....load 350r bullets for Buff and other large animals, and 235-260r for Plains Game. It's an HS Precision and is NIB and $1,300+ under MSRP.

19 January 2016, 18:10

xausa

I don't know where you're located, but a plane ticket to my location would not be much of an outlay, considering the probable cost of getting the wrong rifle and having to return it. I own just about every heavy game rifle there is, and would be happy to let you try them all out on my home range, so you don't have to speculate as to which one fits you best and which one you can shoot the best with. PM me if you're interested.

19 January 2016, 18:52

Crazyhorseconsulting

19 January 2016, 19:14

xausa

Or maybe you should just try some version of this: http://forums.accuratereloadin...1019521/m/8341035712

19 January 2016, 19:28

MacD37

19 January 2016, 19:44

DOPPELGANGSTER

quote:
Originally posted by xausa:
Or maybe you should just try some version of this: http://forums.accuratereloadin...1019521/m/8341035712

What's with all the funky machining on the bolt?

19 January 2016, 19:52

p dog shooter

quote:
Originally posted by DOPPELGANGSTER:
quote:
Originally posted by xausa:
Or maybe you should just try some version of this: http://forums.accuratereloadin...1019521/m/8341035712

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What's with all the funky machining on the bolt?

Saves him a whole half a oz or so not nearly as nice as a perfect Nano rifle

19 January 2016, 20:15

xausa

Why someone would want to shoot a 5 pound 11 ounce rifle chambered for .416 Ruger escapes me.
According to my calculations, with the load mentioned, that rifle would generate 79 ft/lbs of recoil energy and 29 fps recoil velocity. Pretty close to my limit, even when I was young and fit.

19 January 2016, 20:25

DOPPELGANGSTER

quote:
Originally posted by xausa:
Why someone would want to shoot a 5 pound 11 ounce rifle chambered for .416 Ruger escapes me.
According to my calculations, with the load mentioned, that rifle would generate 79 ft/lbs of recoil energy and 29 fps recoil velocity. Pretty close to my limit, even when I was young and fit.

Sounds pretty brutal to me too. I'm old and fragile and don't need to get beat up.

19 January 2016, 20:27

DOPPELGANGSTER

quote:
Originally posted by xausa:
I don't know where you're located, but a plane ticket to my location would not be much of an outlay, considering the probable cost of getting the wrong rifle and having to return it. I own just about every heavy game rifle there is, and would be happy to let you try them all out on my home range, so you don't have to speculate as to which one fits you best and which one you can shoot the best with. PM me if you're interested.

Extremely generous of you. Might take you up on that at some point.

Thank you.

20 January 2016, 00:32

GeorgeS

quote:
Originally posted by DOPPELGANGSTER:
I recently sold my app and have more time than I know what to do with, so I booked a multi-species, multi-continent hunt. I'd like to buy just one rifle in a caliber that will work for everything on my list and anything else that I see along the way that can be shot.

Some things to consider:

I'm only five feet tall and not very strong.

I can't see very well, so I may need a scope or something.

I will buy off the shelf ammo cuz I'm likely to blow myself up if I try to load my own.

I'm allergic to leather, wood, and synthetic oil.

I could hire a guy to carry my gun if advisable.

Thanks for the advice.

Come back when you have a serious question.

George

20 January 2016, 22:38

boarkiller

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21 January 2016, 02:14

LionHunter

This is another bsflag

post by this troll. donttroll

21 January 2016, 02:21

DOPPELGANGSTER

quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeS:
quote:
Originally posted by DOPPELGANGSTER:
I recently sold my app and have more time than I know what to do with, so I booked a multi-species, multi-continent hunt. I'd like to buy just one rifle in a caliber that will work for everything on my list and anything else that I see along the way that can be shot.

Some things to consider:

I'm only five feet tall and not very strong.

I can't see very well, so I may need a scope or something.

I will buy off the shelf ammo cuz I'm likely to blow myself up if I try to load my own.

I'm allergic to leather, wood, and synthetic oil.

I could hire a guy to carry my gun if advisable.

Thanks for the advice.

Come back when you have a serious question.

George

You mean some narcissistic bullshit like - What caliber do I use for critically endangered non-dangerous game in the rain forest?

21 January 2016, 03:01

OTTOMATIC

I'll carry your RIFLE. You pick up the tab. I'll even call you "BAWANA

21 January 2016, 03:07

nickh

If your 5 feet tall and weak, can't see and allergic to wood leather and oil, then stay at home and watch it all on DVD.

YOU CERTAINLY SHOULDNT VENTURE OUT INTO Africa after DG ….

donttroll

21 January 2016, 03:20

DOPPELGANGSTER

quote:
YOU CERTAINLY SHOULDNT VENTURE OUT INTO Africa after DG ….

Got any DVD recommendations? Where did I say I was after DG?

21 January 2016, 04:01

nickh

multi species ,multi continent, calibre for everything????

You are trolling MATE!!!!

Adios

21 January 2016, 08:29

DOPPELGANGSTER

quote:
Originally posted by nickh:
multi species ,multi continent, calibre for everything????

You are trolling MATE!!!!

Adios

Trolling? Guess that makes you a squid?

Hasta luego, mackerela.

22 January 2016, 04:53

LionHunter

Dopplegangster-

Aside from being a troll, you are a disingenuous individual intent upon spreading FUD who also suffers from a severe reading comprehension deficit.

When you refer to the Bongo as "critically endangered non-dangerous game in the rain forest" you know well that the IUCN classifies only the eastern or mountain bongo of Kenya - which has been closed to all trophy hunting since 1977 - as critically endangered.

The western or lowland Bongo, commonly known as forest Bongo, are, in fact, classified by the same IUCN as near threatened on the conservation status scale. That classification ranks just above least concern , which is the lowest classification where enough data exists to place an animal into the IUCN system. You also know that there are five classifications more serious on their conservation status scale.

So, in conclusion, not only are you a troll but you are also a liar of the worst kind. Why are you on AR? Clearly you have nothing constructive to contribute. And as to "narcissistic bullshit" you should invest in a dictionary, although I'm sure you know bullshit when you smell it; after all, you sling it around AR with abandonment.

Everyone on AR needs to understand what this guy is and, please, donttroll

22 January 2016, 04:56

Idaho Sharpshooter

Agreed...

22 January 2016, 05:22

DOPPELGANGSTER

quote:
Originally posted by LionHunter:
Dopplegangster-

Aside from being a troll, you are a disingenuous individual intent upon spreading FUD who also suffers from a severe reading comprehension deficit.

When you refer to the Bongo as "critically endangered non-dangerous game in the rain forest" you know well that the IUCN classifies only the eastern or mountain bongo of Kenya - which has been closed to all trophy hunting since 1977 - as critically endangered.

The western or lowland Bongo, commonly known as forest Bongo, are, in fact, classified by the same IUCN as near threatened on the conservation status scale. That classification ranks just above least concern , which is the lowest classification where enough data exists to place an animal into the IUCN system. You also know that there are five classifications more serious on their conservation status scale.

So, in conclusion, not only are you a troll but you are also a liar of the worst kind. Why are you on AR? Clearly you have nothing constructive to contribute. And as to "narcissistic bullshit" you should invest in a dictionary, although I'm sure you know bullshit when you smell it; after all, you sling it around AR with abandonment.

Everyone on AR needs to understand what this guy is and, please,

I dunno about any of that stuff you're talkin' about, Lionmilker. I thought we were talkin' about these Bongos:

Anyway, you have it all wrong Bubba, and I really don't want you to have an infarction over this topic so I'll just let you continue on your rants (on my thread) while I go check the dictionary as you suggested.

Hope you sort out your caliber choice, that's gotta be a complex task.